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Hat Yai to Phuket by air: one hour with Bangkok Airways
Bangkok Airways links Hat Yai and Phuket nonstop in about an hour. It is the only airline on this short 264 km route across the south.
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Hat Yai
HKT
Phuket
- Distance
- 264 km
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Hat Yai to Phuket flight guide
Flying from Hat Yai to Phuket
In short
The quickest way from Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket (HKT) is Bangkok Airways' nonstop flight: about an hour in the air for a distance of 264 km. It is the only airline on the route, which it has flown since 2015, with a pause during the pandemic and a restart in March 2021.
Minibus, van or taxi to Hat Yai airport
Hat Yai's airport is 10 to 12 km south-west of the city and keeps 06:00 to midnight hours. From the centre, take the city minibus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal, the airport van or a taxi, allowing 20 to 30 minutes. Airports of Thailand asks for two hours before departure, and all bags are scanned at the door, which causes queues on Friday and Sunday evenings. The Coral Executive Lounge is on level 2 near gates 4 to 6, and boarding at Hat Yai is often by walking or bus across the apron, so be at the gate when it opens.
Bangkok Airways sells full-service economy, so a checked bag and a snack are part of standard fares. Promotional fares can differ, so read the conditions before you pay.
Smart Bus to Patong, Karon and Kata from the kerb
The flight lands at the Domestic Terminal of Phuket International Airport, at Mai Khao on the island's north-west coast. Your options from the kerb:
- Phuket Smart Bus from the Domestic Terminal arrivals exit, down the west coast via Patong, Karon and Kata to Rawai.
- Meter taxis from the stand outside to the right, 50 to 60 minutes to Patong.
- The hourly Airport Bus to Phuket Town, 32 km away.
- A car with a driver, booked ahead, waiting in arrivals.
For a late landing, the resorts at Nai Yang, just south of the runway, are the closest beds.
January to April, dry at both ends
The two cities have opposite wet seasons. Hat Yai's heaviest rain usually comes from October to December; Phuket's west coast is wettest from May to October, when seas are rough and red flags fly on the beaches. January to April is dry in both places and the best time for a beach trip from Hat Yai.
Hat Yai airport's passenger growth
Airports of Thailand runs Hat Yai International Airport, which handled 3,305,661 passengers in 2025, up 6.7 percent on 2024. The building was planned for 2.5 million passengers a year and was already serving 4.5 million in 2018, and a long-term expansion aims at more than 10 million by 2030. The 3,150 m runway has seven taxiways and an apron of about 56,000 square metres.
Besides this Phuket service, domestic flights from Hat Yai go to both Bangkok airports, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani, Betong and Hua Hin.
Bangkok Airways and the airports it owns
Bangkok Airways traces back to Sahakol Air, founded in 1968, and has flown as Bangkok Airways since 1989. It owns and runs Samui Airport and also owns the airports at Sukhothai and Trat. In August 2025 it had 23 aircraft, a mix of Airbus A319s, A320s and ATR 72-600 turboprops; the ATR is the type listed for this route.
Phuket's Mai Khao airport and its terminals
Phuket handled 17,474,051 passengers in 2025, including 6,636,760 domestic travellers. The airport is in Mai Khao, Thalang district, about 32 km north of Phuket Town, with a single 3,000 m runway and separate domestic (Terminal 3) and international (Terminal 2) buildings. From Phuket, Bangkok Airways also flies to Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and U-Tapao.
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Hat Yai to Phuket flights at a glance
Bangkok Airways flies nonstop from Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket (HKT). The flight covers 264 km and takes about an hour.
| Flight time | 1h 00m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | January to April |
| Distance | 264 km |
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Airlines flying Hat Yai to Phuket
Bangkok Airways is the only airline flying Hat Yai to Phuket, on turboprop aircraft.
Standard economy fares include a checked bag. Promotional fares may differ, so check the conditions before paying.
Departure and arrival airports
HDY Hat Yai International Airport
- Codes
- IATA HDY, ICAO VTSS
- Location
- 10 to 12 km south-west of central Hat Yai, off Highway 4135
- Getting there
- City minibus, airport van or taxi, 20 to 30 minutes
- Hours
- 06:00 to midnight
- Lounge
- The Coral Executive Lounge, level 2 near gates 4 to 6
HKT Phuket International Airport
- Codes
- IATA HKT, ICAO VTSP
- Terminal
- Domestic Terminal
- To the beaches
- Smart Bus from the Domestic Terminal; meter taxis outside to the right
- Distances
- Phuket Town about 32 km, Patong 38 km
How to book Hat Yai to Phuket for less
Three things to sort before leaving Hat Yai.
2 hAOT advice before departure
Beat the door-scan queue
Every bag is scanned as you enter Hat Yai's terminal, and the line grows on Friday and Sunday evenings. Arrive with time to spare.
Level 2domestic gates at HDY
Be at the gate early
Boarding at Hat Yai is often on foot or by bus across the apron, so gates close promptly. Wait nearby rather than in the café.
Rawaiend of the Smart Bus line
Check the Smart Bus times
The Smart Bus leaves from outside the Domestic Terminal, where you land. Gaps between buses can be long, so check the next departure before choosing it over a taxi.
Where to stay in Phuket
Most visitors stay at Patong, Karon or Kata on the west coast, or in Phuket Old Town; Nai Yang is the nearest beach to the airport.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Yes. Bangkok Airways flies nonstop between the two cities.
About an hour for 264 km on a turboprop aircraft.
There is one: The Coral Executive Lounge on level 2 of domestic departures. Walk-in access is sold when there is room, and several lounge memberships are accepted.
At the Domestic Terminal, which is also where the Smart Bus to the west-coast beaches boards.
Nai Yang beach, just south of the runway, has several resorts a short drive away. It saves crossing the island late at night.
Yes. The city minibus runs between Hat Yai Bus Terminal and the airport throughout the day, via Central Festival and the city centre.
General
Two hours before departure, as Airports of Thailand advises. Every bag is scanned at the terminal entrance, and that line gets long on Friday and Sunday evenings.
Smart Bus, meter taxi or a pre-booked car. A car takes 50 to 60 minutes for the 38 km; the bus takes longer because it stops along the coast.
Anywhere from January to April. Phuket's west coast is dry with calm seas, and Hat Yai's own rainy season has usually passed.
Usually not. Most flights board on foot or by bus across the apron, so be at the gate when boarding opens.
What's included
Standard economy fares include a checked bag. Promotional fares can carry different conditions, so read them before you pay.
